Oh, mothers, so weary, discouraged, Worn out with the cares of the day, You often grow cross and impatient, Complain of the noise and the play. For the day brings many vexations, So many things go amiss. But, mothers, whatever may vex you, Send the children to bed with a kiss The dear little feet … Read more
A child’s life is a blank page. What will the first words be? Shut up! Get out of my sight. Go play. Don’t touch! You, that child’s parent, write upon These words teach fear. They register unwantedness. They say, “I don’t love you.” Let your words teach gentleness and beauty. Let them supply high moral … Read more
Tiny handprints grow so fast Their awkward groping soon will clasp A ball, a book, a sweetheart’s hand, A diploma, breifcase, wedding band. Tiny handprints grow so strong It doesn’t take them very long To snap a shirt, to paint, to draw, To labor hard, to drive a car. Tiny handprints grow to be A … Read more